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2.5/4

this was simple to
make and tasted
really good. i used
pecans instead of
walnuts b/c that's
what i had. and
after reading the
reviews, added
cinnamon and nutmeg
to the apples and
the cornmeal batter.
i didn't think it
was gritty at all
and liked the combo
of the apples and
corn cake. would
have liked to have
tried it with the
whipped cream but
didn't have it. but
it was still good
with a glass of
milk. i'm surprised
by all the bad
reviews.

nirvrush
from AusTex
/ 04.02.2007

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Not impressed. Was too heavy and bland to really seem like a cake OR a muffin.

A Cook
from Washington DC
/ 03.13.2007

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I thought the cake was too sweet. Next time, I will use less sugar in the corncake. The apples mixture is sweet enough on it's own.

A Cook
from Stamford, CT
/ 01.15.2007

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This was nothing more than a corn muffin with apple dice. Bleagh!

lisamargaret
from Santa Barbara
/ 12.22.2006

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This is a great recipe to play with. I used bosc pears in place of the apples and chopped candy ginger in place of the nuts. The combination was terrific! The presentation is lovely with everyone having their own little cake. My guests loved them, so this will definately be a repeater!

karencnp
from Rochester, NY
/ 11.06.2006

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This is a great recipe. It is fairly quick and easy. I have made them a few times and everyone raves about them.

hunters
from Clear Lake, IA
/ 10.24.2006

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I added cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg to the apples, as sugested by a reviewer. The apples were good on their own. However, I would chop the walnuts finer because they overpowered the apples and cornmeal. I personally did not think the apple/walnut topping and cornmeal cake tastes combined well.

A Cook
from Davis, CA
/ 10.19.2006

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i made this dessert for a big family dinner and
everyone loved it. i made a few changes, i used
bartlett pears and hazelnuts ( no time to shop )
and what wasn't inhaled after dinner was eaten
for breakfast with yogurt...this reciepe is easy to
play with and it works for large groups.

virginiahowells
from san francisco
/ 10.19.2006

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Prep-wise, this recipe was quick and uncomplicated. I did let the pan "rest" about 10 min prior to baking to let the cornmeal absorb moisture & reduce grittiness.
Ingredient-wise, I would reduce the quantity of nuts to 1/4 cup finely chopped & I'd use pecans (my preference). The walnuts' flavor and size competed with the subtle flavor of the apples/brown sugar.
I did add 2 Tbsp. of pure maple syrup as I didn't see much in terms of spices and/or flavorings.
I would make extra apple/nut mixture to apply warm at time of service with vanilla ice cream.

thefarmersdaughter
from Made in Maine
/ 10.19.2006

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I didn't think the flavor was that good. The combination of the sweet apples and the texture of the cornmeal didn't have a nice feel in the mouth. It came across as gritty. The apples however were tasty. Maybe I would prefer a more cakelike consistency than the grittyness of cornmeal with this dessert. And a day later, it wasn't looking too appetizing.